# The WASD Weekly: 1/5/24

**Published by:** [WASD](https://paragraph.com/@wasdmedia/)
**Published on:** 2024-01-05
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Author: FaultProofBen Gm, and welcome to The WASD Weekly! It’s been an exciting start to 2024 for us onchain gamers. dfDAO kicked off the year with a 2-week speedrun competition in Dark Forest Arena. New games like Starkane went live, while Sky Strife confirmed that its next season will begin on January 8. We also had big news on the infra side, as Cartridge proposed kickstarting a “strategic alliance” with Realms to build an L3 for their ecosystem. I must sound like a broken record by now, but this is a super bullish sign for what’s to come this year. When I started WASD in July 2023 (I can’t believe it's been that long), we had maybe 1-2 weekly playtests. Now, it seems as if we have that many launches per week. Momentum is clearly building – And I can’t wait to continue seeing what comes of it! Now, without further ado, here’s:A primer on the week’s onchain gaming newsMy picks for three games to play this weekendA list of upcoming playtests, opportunities, and eventsA recap of WASD content & mintsAnd of course… …The s-tier meme of the week!!!🗞️ The TLDR:The hottest news from the last week in onchain gaming and autonomous worlds. loaf @lordOfAFew Strategic Alliance Proposal: @cartridge_gg x @LootRealms Creating a true network demands the cooperation and innovation of many aligned entities. Read our proposal to build the Realms World L3 network using @ohayo_dojo Katana. bit.ly/3Hd4pdP 133 5:17 AM • Jan 4, 2024 dfdao @d_fdao The Arena awaits those who dare to enter. You must get from your spawn to the target as fast as possible. There are special planets that (might) help along the way. You have weeks to get the best time. Info on how to play and prizes 34 5:59 PM • Dec 31, 2023 Sky Strife @skystrifeHQ New year, new Sky Strife Season! Get ready for Sky Strife Season 0.1, starting on Monday January 8th on the Redstone Holesky testnet! Here's everything you need to know before it starts: 27 8:37 AM • Jan 4, 2024 Starkane launches on Starknet Dojo @ohayo_dojo The Holiday Game Jam submissions are in! We're blown away by the level of quality and imagination for this jam! We move into the judging phase now, but before that wraps up, jump into this thread to see what these ninjas have been building! 164 6:07 AM • Jan 3, 2024 MagicBlock ⬛️ @magicblock >300 registrants 35 games submitted 2 IRL events We are announcing the winners of the 2nd Solana Speedrun Game Jam @SolanaFndn @LamportDAO 190 11:02 AM • Jan 3, 2024 🎮 Plays of the Week:Three onchain games to try out for yourself this weekend.SolCivDark Forest ArenaMississippi⚔️ PTO: Playtests, Tournaments, & Opportunities:Upcoming events from around the onchain gaming ecosystem. dfdao @d_fdao The Arena awaits those who dare to enter. You must get from your spawn to the target as fast as possible. There are special planets that (might) help along the way. You have weeks to get the best time. Info on how to play and prizes 34 5:59 PM • Dec 31, 2023 Playtest: Rising Revenant (Ongoing)Playtest: Sky Strife Season 0.1 (January 8-31)📺 This Week in WASD:Catch up on this week's WASD content and mints.Read & collect: The Top 5 Onchain Games to Play in JanuaryRead & collect: The Ultimate Guide to Solana’s Onchain Gaming Ecosystem 🤝 Words From Frens:The best content from friends in the community.Read: Autonomous Worlds 2023 in Review - AW ResearchRead: On Business Models (Part 3) - Dark Tunnels🤣 The S-Tier Meme of the Week:POV: You’re a Sky Strife player deciding what to do over the weekend.Credit: Me!!🤝 Thank you to our sponsor: Fire Eyes 🔥_🔥Fire Eyes is a leading organization for onchain governance. They are active players and contributors to onchain games, and care deeply about furthering the development of the Ethereum and DAO ecosystems. Fire Eyes is a great outlet for any team looking for in-depth feedback on community sentiment and token design. If you’re interested in getting in touch with 🔥_🔥 - DM them on X!Thanks for reading! If you liked this piece, you can collect it at the top of the page! After you do, hop in our WASD Collectooor Telegram chat to meet other collectors, enthusiasts, players, and degens! Finally, to stay current on all things WASD, subscribe below, follow us on Twitter, and head over to our WASD Republic Discord server! Have a great weekend, and see you all on Monday!

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